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THE National United Chess Federation of the Philippines (NUCFP), headed by sports icon Manny Pacquiao, has achieved another milestone after only two weeks. A total of 64 chess clubs and over 1 000 members from as far north as Ilocos Norte to as…
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Bodhana Sivanandan targets historic chess record in Budva KarloBag.eu Bodhana Sivanandan begins a new record chase in Budva: at 11, she aims to become an International Master Eleven-year-old British chess player Bodhana Sivanandan will have the opportunity to achieve another…
MORE than 62 players aged eight to adulthood made history in Kingston as Jamaica staged its inaugural Amateur Chess Championship — a bold initiative to build the country’s next generation of chess masters at home. Organised by JamCan Chess and sponsored by…
The 41st European Chess Club Cup and the 30th European Chess Club Cup for Women were officially declared opened yesterday! The Opening Ceremony of the event took place at the Hotel Complex Slovenska Plaza, starting with musical performances, speeches by officials, and…
Total Chess Rating combines classical, rapid and blitz strength into a single Elo-based measure. Dr Mehmet Mars Seven As chess has grown globally, so has the importance of different formats. But one long-standing question has remained: is there a single…
The open section was full of upsets. On the top board, Shaunak Badole defeated IM Jval Saurin Patel with white pieces, while on the second board, Parambrata Sarkar defeated FM Madhvendra Pratap Sharma. After 7 rounds, Shaunak Badole, Parambrata Sarkar, Madhesh…
World Champion D Gukesh has teamed up with OBT Sports & Entertainment, which will exclusively represent him for commercial opportunities. OBT will handle Gukesh's brand partnerships, endorsements, commercial strategy, content collaborations and public relations in both Indian and international markets. Their…
The Total Chess World Championship Tour published a proposal on 14 October for a Total Chess Rating, a single Elo-based number that combines a player's FIDE classical, rapid and blitz ratings. It is a pilot for public review. It is separate…
The Hyper-Accelerated Dragon is fast, from the very first moves, your bishop heads to g7, seizes the long diagonal, and turns into the most feared piece on the board. It rewards players who love initiative and clear attacking plans. In modern…